“Jackson has demonstrated both in his words and in his actions an understanding of police work and the Trenton Police Department’s vital role in keeping Trentonians safe,” PBA president George Dzurkoc said in a campaign news release. “Our cops need more resources and Mr. Jackson is the best leader to form the coalitions that will strengthen and preserve the Trenton Police Department.”

Jackson is seeking election to a four-year term as mayor of the capital city in a June 10 runoff election against Paul Perez.

Jackson has said his administration would focus on increasing police visibility and instituting crime prevention programs and policies.

“The next mayor and local police officers must work hand in hand to tackle the crime epidemic plaguing our city,” Jackson said. “I pledge to work every single day to ensure that Trenton becomes a safer city for every single one of our residents.”

The event will take place on Thursday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Big Easy Restaurant in Trenton. The event will cost $150 per person.

Perez is running for mayor of Trenton and will face off against Eric Jackson in the June 10 runoff.

Chivukula is seeking Democratic nomination to the 12th Congressional District in the June 3 primary election along with Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex), Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-Mercer) and South Brunswick resident Andrew Zwicker.

The nominee is set to face Republican candidate Alieta Eck, a former Senate candidate, in the November general election.

Watson Coleman was also the beneficiary of a fundraiser held by Assistant House Minority Leader James Clyburn (D-S.C.), New Jersey U.S. Reps. Albio Sires (D-13th Dist.) and Donald Payne Jr. (D-10th Dist.) and 18 other Democratic legislators.